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El Ermitano, Honduras

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947 Population 15/sq mi density
3,225 ft Elevation 983 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
El Ermitano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,225 ft (983 m)
Area64.3 sq mi (166.6 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates15.2500°N, 88.6833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.6"
88% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.85"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 70 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 130 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 147 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 114 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 81 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 45 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 22 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 96 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 73 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 133 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 65 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 88 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 60 km
Aug 2, 2012 8 km WNW of Lucerna, Honduras M4.6 82 km
Oct 18, 1997 5 km NNE of El Corpus, Honduras M4.6 61 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 96 km
Jan 31, 2015 10 km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras M4.6 94 km
Mar 23, 1999 Honduras M4.6 93 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 60 km
Nov 8, 2000 1 km ENE of El Jícaro, Guatemala M4.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 243 km
2020 Nana Category 1 177 km
2016 Earl Category 1 240 km
2010 Richard Category 2 221 km
2001 Iris Category 4 106 km
2000 Keith Category 4 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m 111 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 81 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 104 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 128 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 139 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 141 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 151 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 157 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 159 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 164 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 168 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 169 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 170 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 175 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 180 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 71°F (21°C) 2.0 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 11.9 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in
October 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in

El Ermitano has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (1.5").

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